Social Worker/Psychologist/Occupational Therapist

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Mount Gambier
• Salary – AHP2, $91,785.00 - $106,330.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple positions available - Full Time, Temporary (fixed term) contract up until 02 May 2027. 

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Fitness Passport - giving regional employees and their families unlimited access to a range of gyms, pools, and health facilities, providing variety and flexibility. It supports regular exercise, wellbeing, and a healthy lifestyle while connecting with the community. 
• WCHN promotes flexible ways of working. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free, confidential counselling for employees, and their immediate families, and is available at sites across regional locations.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Social Worker:

The Social Worker provides assessments and therapeutic interventions for individuals and families using diverse approaches. The Social Worker delivers reports, collaborates in multidisciplinary teams, consults with agencies, and contributes to community mental health programs through education, planning, and evaluation.

The Occupational Therapist:

The Occupational Therapist conducts assessments and delivers therapeutic interventions for individuals and families using diverse approaches. The Occupational Therapist provides clear reports, collaborates in multidisciplinary teams, advises agencies, and supports community mental health through education, program planning, and evaluation.

The Clinical Psychologist:

The Clinical Psychologist manages a clinical caseload by assessing and formulating care for individuals and families. The Clinical Psychologist delivers evidence-based therapies, conducts psychometric assessments, prepares clear reports, maintains documentation, and collaborates within multidisciplinary teams to support effective interventions.

Please refer to the attached Role Descriptions for further information of the Key Duties of the Role and Essential Minimum Requirements.

Enquiries can be directed to

Katrina Waechter

Service Manager, Southern Country

7117 7500

katrina.waechter@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP2 - Clinical Psychologist CAMHS - Role Description - 934815.pdf
• AHP2 - Social Worker CAMHS - Role Description - 934815.pdf
• AHP2 - Occupational Therapist CAMHS - Role Description - 934815.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 13 September 2026 11:55PM